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Molting

of Moult

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Broader term 2

Shedding 76% connected

of Shed

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Sloughing 76% connected

of Slough

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Molt 74% connected

imp. of Melt.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Molt 74% connected

imp. of Melt.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 4

Ecdysis 92% connected

The act of shedding, or casting off, an outer cuticular layer, as in the case of serpents, lobsters, etc.; a coming out; as, the ecdysis of the pupa…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Molt 92% connected

imp. of Melt.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Moult 92% connected

To shed or cast the hair, feathers, skin, horns, or the like, as an animal or a bird.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Moulting 92% connected

of Moult

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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